Workforce Development Summit

The Workforce Development Summit is a free, one‑day conference exploring solutions to two of the most pressing challenges in industry: Building and sustaining a skilled workforce, and developing a supply chain capable of meeting the growing demands of the semiconductor and defense sector.

This event brings together manufacturers of all sizes and specialties with peers, community partners, educators, and subject matter experts to discover strategies that will help your business grow and adapt.

Join us for the Summit to:

• Learn proven approaches to talent development and how our region is expanding the skilled‑worker pipeline.
• Gain insight into the needs of the military‑connected community and how they can inform your company’s growth strategy.
• Take part in coordinated matchmaking between prime contractors and manufacturers to unlock business opportunities.
• Network with potential partners and identify new ways to attract and retain workers.

This event will take place at NextCorps, and breakfast and lunch will be provided.

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MAY 22 AT 12:00 PM.

8:00-8:30 AM – Check-in & breakfast

8:30-8:45 AM - Welcome / opening remarks

8:45-9:45 AM - Building Talent Pipelines for Advanced Manufacturing

9:45-10:30 AM - Topic to be announced

10:30-10:45 AM - BREAK

10:45-11:15 AM – Step Up Resources for NY I-SMART Corridor Tech Hub

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications for Manufacturers

12:00-1:00 PM – LUNCH

1:00-1:30 PM – Complying with Government Contracts: Resources for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

1:30-2:00 PM - Exploring Pipelines to Veterans for Manufacturing Careers

2:00-2:45 PM - Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Workers

2:45-3:15 PM - Manufacturing Partnerships: Clean Jobs Collaborative

3:15-3:30 PM - BREAK

3:30-4:30 PM - Beyond the Sketch: New Product Development Resources for Manufacturers

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Host or Publisher NextCorps